The Crime Writers’ Association

Sponsorship packages

Sponsor a CWA Dagger The Daggers were established in 1955 to celebrate the very best in crime writing. More than half a century later they’re still recognised as the most prestigious crime-writing awards in the UK, and renowned across the globe as...


Awards & competitions

Awards & competitions The CWA hosts a number of awards and competitions. Many of these are for books nominated by publishers and selected by independent judging panels, others are awards made by the CWA or other bodies, such as libraries. Yet ot...


Granite Noir – Aberdeen Crime Writing Festival

Celebrate crime writing in the Granite City of Aberdeen! Explore topics such as "Gunpowder, Tattoos and Transportation: Aberdeen’s Inked Convicts," and even enjoy a conversation with David Suchet of Poirot fame. View the events schedule and b...


Join the CWA

Become part of a thriving community of successful crime writers with invaluable support, expertise and marketing opportunities for all our members.


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